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BSC (HONS) MATHEMATICS AND TEACHING FOR KEY STAGES 2 AND 3

We are recognised as one of the leading institutions in the country for teacher training. Enjoying a strong national and international reputation, we have a long and distinguished record of training teachers dating back to 1839.

This course offers a route into a mathematics subject-based teaching career in either primary or secondary schools.

You will be joining a community of maths education students taking a range of modules within a lively, imaginative context.

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Codes:

College C58

UCAS GIXI

Course Length:

3 Years Full Time

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 2018

Typical Offer (individual offers may vary)

A levels: BCC to CCC including Mathematics plus English Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, at grade C or above

Recent classroom experience in a UK state primary school (a minimum of two weeks’ experience in the last two years)

International Baccalaureate: 28 points with Maths higher 4 (to include English language and science GCSE equivalents)

Where this can take you

Alumna profile: Karen Nanson

"I look back fondly on my time here as a mature student. The course tutors were highly supportive and I loved the sense of community that is intrinsic to the Chichester experience. I graduated with a First and went on to become an assistant curriculum leader and subject leader of mathematics in the secondary school sector. Since then I have returned back to work at the University and I am now programme leader for the degree course I graduated from.

I feel like I have come back home. My wish is to ensure that all students on the programme have as an enriching experience here as I did, and leave full of passion and drive for making mathematics accessible to everyone they teach."

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Course content

Mathematics has always been a particular strength of Teacher Education at our University. You will join a community of mathematic students taking a range of modules within a lively, imaginative context.

Most of our graduates have secured teaching jobs before the course is completed, with many receiving offers of employment from schools where they’re completing their school experience.

This course offers you a route into a subject-based teaching career in either primary or secondary schools.

The Key Stages 2 and 3 programme will train you to teach mathematics in the 7 to 16 age range.

As a Key Stage 2 and 3 specialist, you don't have to decide which age group you want to work with before you start your course. If you enjoy mathematics but you’re unsure whether you should train for primary or secondary teaching, then this is the course for you.

School Experience

The pattern of school experience is usually:

Year One - Three days a week (Mon-Wed) for four weeks in the autumn term and four weeks in the summer term in the same primary school

Year Two - Eight weeks in either a middle or secondary

Year Three - Ten weeks in either a primary or secondary school, (in Year 3 you will specialise in either primary or secondary)

Our facilities

Over the past few years, we’ve redeveloped both of our campuses so that you have the best facilities available for your degree. We pride ourselves on the quality of the learning environment we can offer our students.

At Bognor Regis campus there is an integrated approach to the provision of learning resources and support. We offer a substantial collection of books, journals and other materials to help you further your research. A range of study areas for group and quiet study including Wi-Fi areas for laptop use are available, or you can use our open access PC and Mac areas. We use an electronic learning environment with an expanding portfolio of online library resources from anywhere at any time. There are also purpose built classrooms for the teacher training courses, as well as lecture and seminar rooms.

Our award winning Learning Resource Centre is at the heart of the campus. It hosts a modern library service with areas for quiet and silent study on both floors. Also situated in the LRC is the Support and Information Zone, Costa Coffee and over 80 open access work stations. An equipment loans centre offers laptops, tablets and other electronic devices for short and long term loans.

Indicative modules

There are five main strands that run through the programme:

Study of Mathematics

Mathematics Education

Professional Studies (teaching skills such as lesson planning and classroom management)

The core subjects in the primary curriculum (English, Mathematics and Science for Key Stage 2)

School Experience

Teaching and assessment

You will study advanced mathematics alongside Education principles and practice to make you are rounded mathematics teacher.

In the final year you can specialise in either Primary or Secondary Education

Learning is supported by research and discussion within a small class environment

Throughout your degree, modules are delivered in a variety of ways including:

Individual tutorials: you will have individual sessions for both mathematics and Education components of the course, examples include Pure Mathematics and the Independent Project

Workshops: workshops are available on extra mathematical topics and on Educational issues such as Special Needs, Mental Health and Behaviour Management.

Placements: All of our school placements carry 15 credits. They last between 30 and 50 days and total 120 days across the three years.

Additional Costs

Include Additional Costs:

Additional Costs

As a University of Chichester student you will be provided
with many
things to support you but there may be additional costs which you may encounter whilst
studying. The
information below will help you understand our provision and what else you need to budget
for.

What you can expect from us

All of your teaching and assessments are included in your tuition fees, including,
lectures/guest
lectures and tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions and specialist teaching facilities.
You will also
have access to a wide range of support and services:

• Materials for laboratory and field-based teaching activity;
• A range of student services – advisors, help desks, counsellors, placement support
and careers
service;
• The general Library services are free for students and our e-resources are available
wherever you are.
However, you may become liable for fines if you don't return items on time;
• Open access IT spaces, wi-fi across the campuses and in the halls of residence,
AV equipment
to borrow;
• Access to support from our Careers Service;
• Disability and additional learning support;
• The Language Centre to help you develop/improve foreign or English language
skills;
• 24 hours a day security team.

Costs of living and other expenses you may need to consider:

• Accommodation and living costs;
• Text books (but do remember that our library is stocked with a large range of text books
for all
courses, as well as online resources such as industry journals, free of charge);
• General stationery and other supplies such as presentation materials;
• Photocopying and printing (note: a hard copy of each assessment to be submitted is
required);
• The library is charged for the Inter Library Loans service - we pass this cost on directly
to our
customers;
• Travel to, from and between campuses (note that the U7 and Number 50 bus services offer a
subsided
travel rate);
• Gym membership: check out our student membership packages, sports events, varsity teams,
information
about our new facilities and more on the Sport webpages;
• Dance / Theatre passes – these provide discounted entry to a range of
performances;
• Field Trips / Educational Visits – these are optional and do not have to be undertaken to
complete the programme.
Students make a contribution towards the cost (e.g. travel, sometimes
accommodation);
• If you require a Diagnostic Assessment for a Specific Learning Difficulty such as
Dyslexia, the
University may be able to assist you arrange this. You will be required to pay for this
assessment,
although some financial assistance may be possible from the University Hardship Fund.
Further
information is available from the Disability and Dyslexia Service. For more information,
please click here
• Graduation: It is free for the student to attend the ceremony itself. Graduands must wear
academic
dress. Academic dress, guest tickets and photography are additional costs payable by the
student.

We offer a number of scholarships and bursaries to students who are beginning their studies
at Chichester.
Our Finance pages provides details on living costs, budgeting and paying your tuition
fees.

Additional Costs

DBS check

Applicants are required to have an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check which needs to be paid for before the start of the course.

Costs incurred during School Experience

Over the duration of your course you will spend 24 weeks on placement. These school experiences are organised in our partnership schools which extend across West Sussex, Hampshire and Isle of Wight and into Surrey. Travel to placements, which can be by car or public transport, varies but your commute will not usually exceed 40 miles from your term time address to the placement school (assuming your term time address is within our partnership area).

Students may receive a contribution towards travel costs depending upon the distance.

Whilst on School Experience appropriate professional dress will be required.

Students may wish to purchase a laptop/tablet to use whilst on school experience as schools are not required to provide these.

Interviews

The interview is designed to assess the applicant’s suitability for the teaching profession, as well as academic ability.

All applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of professional requirements and an awareness of current educational issues.

To fulfill this requirement, you will need to have spent, at the very least, two weeks observing or helping out in a UK state school within the two years before you apply.